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Motion to withdraw mandated support for PWO group backed by supermajority of Part Time Officers

TCDSU has said that the motion is motivated by “allegations of harassment towards TCDSU volunteers during previous Postgrad elections, which are currently being brought to the Junior Dean”

The motion to withdraw mandated support for the Postgraduates Workers Organisation (PWO) was backed by a majority of Union Forum (UF).

The motion is being proposed by TCDSU Education Officer Catherine Arnold and seconded by Welfare & Equality Officer Aoife

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TCDSU President criticises Council motion to remove mandate to support PWO

The motion is proposed by Education Officer Catherine Arnold and seconded by all sabbatical officers except Molnárfi

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Trinity College Dublin Students’ Union (TCDSU) President László Molnárfi has criticised an upcoming council motion to withdraw the union’s mandate to support the Postgraduate Workers’ Organisation (PWO).

In a statement released this evening, Molnárfi said the motion seeks to “withdraw

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Emotional Ireland team exits World Cup after loss to New Zealand

The game marked the end of Ireland’s campaign and the last World Cup for several iconic players including Captain Johnny Sexton

The Irish rugby squad has fallen short at the World Cup Quarter Finals in the Stade de France. Losing to New Zealand 28-24, the game marked the end of Captain Johnny Sexton’s career and the last World Cup campaign for

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PWO denies claims of electoral misconduct alleged by TCDSU

TCDSU has rebuffed the PWO’s statement today, maintaining that PWO engaged in a “breach of election regulations”

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The TCD Postgraduate Workers’ Organisation (PWO TCD) has denied claims of  electoral misconduct and harassment made by Trinity College Dublin Students’ Union (TCDSU).

Yesterday, TCD PWO claimed voters had been turned away from ballot boxes at TCDSU’s postgraduate committee elections,

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Niall Collins maintains “no law was broken” in Dáil address

Collins admitted that “it would’ve been better had I not participated in the local area meeting”

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Minister of State for Skills and Further Education Niall Collins TD has maintained that “no law was broken’ in a Dáil address this afternoon.

Collins admitted that “in hindsight, given the focus and perception among some, in 2023 some 15

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Government coalition leaders: Collins should have “recused” himself from local area meeting

Tánaiste Micheál Martin said Collins is prepared to make a statement before the Dáil in relation to the sale of council property to his wife

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The leaders of the government coalition have said Junior Minister of State for Skills and Further Education Niall Collins TD should have “recused” himself from the local area committee meeting discussing the disposal of council land that was later sold

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Niall Collins denies “pecuniary or beneficial interest” in public property sale on part of himself or spouse

Documents released following a freedom of information request by The Ditch show that Collins’ wife had been the sole applicant who had expressed interest in the property prior to the meeting

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Minister of State for Skills and Further Education Niall Collins has denied allegations of improper conduct relating to the purchase of public property.

Collins has denied that he or his spouse had “any pecuniary interest or beneficial interest” in a

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Documents support corruption claims against junior minister for further education

Documents seen by Trinity News indicate a potential violation of section 177 of the Local Government Act 2001 by junior minister Niall Collins

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Documents seen by Trinity News back up claims of improper conduct by Minister of State for Skills and Further Education Niall Collins, relating to the purchase of public property in Limerick by his wife in 2008.

The documents, obtained through

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TCDSU elects part-time officers for 2023/24

A new PTO position, Engagement Officer, was created at council this evening

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The Part-Time Officers (PTOs) in Trinity College Dublin Students Union (TCDSU) for 2023/24 were elected at Council this evening.

Other positions elected this evening include Chair of Council, Commissions, three faculty convenors and Chair of Trinity Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions